The 108th Air Refueling Wing held their annual Family
Day after a Commander’s Call July 20. More than 1,400 wing members
and their families, along with two busloads of veterans from the Vineland
Veterans Memorial Home were treated to a home-style barbeque by Food
Services, cooked by the Chief’s Council and served by the wing
staff.

This
year's entertainment included three performers from the Metropolitan
New York USO, a State Police traffic safety cruiser with a driving
simulator, a unit member car show, various carnival-type entertainment,
go-cart and miniature golf, as well as horseshoe, volleyball and basketball
tournaments, a dunk tank ran by the women’s softball team and
a pie-eating contest.

In addition, one of the wing's KC- 135E Stratotankers
was on static display which, according to Family Day organizer Master
Sgt. Lou Kiesling, Survival Equipment Shop NCOIC, “Was a constant
draw and speaks highly of the support by the families of the 108th’s
mission.”

And the reason for the event’s success: “To
be able to bring your family and have a good time is key to the whole
operation.”